Bovine germicide application device and method
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1. A method for applying germicidal solutions to a body part comprising the steps of:
- applying a quantity of a germicidal solution to said body part;
wiping said germicidal solution from said body part; and
recollecting excess germicidal solution that is removed from said body part when said body part is wiped by said wiping device.
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Abstract
A method and device for applying germicide solutions to a cattle teat or other item in a way that reduces the amount of waste that typically accompanies this process. The present invention provides a method for cleaning a teat which comprises the steps of dipping a teat into a quantity of a preselected germicidal solution so as to coat that teat, wiping excess material from that teat and collecting the removed excess material from the teat. The present invention also provides an improved germicide applicator for use in the invented method.
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1. A method for applying germicidal solutions to a body part comprising the steps of:
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applying a quantity of a germicidal solution to said body part;
wiping said germicidal solution from said body part; and
recollecting excess germicidal solution that is removed from said body part when said body part is wiped by said wiping device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for applying a desired quantity of a germicidal solution to a cow'"'"'s teat comprising the steps of:
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providing a germicidal solution application device, said germicidal solution application device comprised of a container defining a chamber with an open first end, said container having a preselected quantity of a germicidal application solution located therein, said open first end having a wiping device connected thereto;
lifting said container so as to cause said teat to pass through said wiping device and to enter into said germicidal solution; and
lowering said container after said teat has been coated, thereby causing said wiping device to contact said teat, wiping any excess germicidal material off of said teat and recollecting said material within said container. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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